Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Introduction

HostingSift respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. In this policy, "we", "our", and "us" refer to HostingSift. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit hostingsift.com.

We are based in Bulgaria and process data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Bulgarian data protection laws.

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Data Controller

HostingSift

Email: [email protected]

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Info: Email, name, password
User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments
Communications: Messages sent via email or contact form

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referring URLs
Device Info: Browser type, OS, screen resolution, device type
IP Address: For security, fraud prevention, approximate geolocation
Cookies: Session, preference, and analytics cookies

See our Cookie Policy for details on specific cookies.

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Legal Basis for Processing

GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)

Contract Performance

Account management, service delivery

GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)

Legitimate Interests

Analytics, fraud prevention, service improvement

GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)

Consent

Analytics cookies, marketing communications

GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)

Legal Obligation

Tax reporting, responding to legal requests

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How We Use Your Information

Provide and improve our service
Create and manage your account
Send transactional emails
Moderate user reviews
Analyze website usage
Detect and prevent fraud
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Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

Google Analytics: Website usage patterns (anonymized IP)
Email Service: Transactional emails (verification, resets)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
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International Data Transfers

Some third-party services may process data outside the EU/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure adequate safeguards:

Standard Contractual Clauses EU-US Data Privacy Framework Adequacy Decisions

Your Rights (GDPR)

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction: Limit processing in certain circumstances
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any right, email [email protected]. We respond within 30 days.

You may also lodge a complaint with the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP) or your local supervisory authority.

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Data Security

HTTPS encryption in transit
Hashed passwords (never plain text)
Regular security updates
Minimal data collection

Found a vulnerability? Report it to [email protected]

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Data Retention

Data Type Retention
Account Data Until account deletion + 30 days
Analytics Data 26 months
Server Logs 90 days
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Children's Privacy

HostingSift is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the website.

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Contact Us

Privacy questions or rights requests: [email protected]